Kamal Kishor
Kamal Kishor is an Indian politician and a former Member of Parliament of India. He was a member of the 15th Lok Sabha. Kishor represents the Bahraich constituency of Uttar Pradesh and is a member of the Indian National Congress political party.[1][2]
Kamal Kishor | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament, 15th Lok Sabha | |
| In office May 2009 – May 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Rubab Sayda |
| Succeeded by | Savitri Bai Phule |
| Constituency | Bahraich |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 September 1956 Rajdhani, Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) |
| Citizenship |  |
| Nationality | |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse(s) | Poonam Kishor |
| Children | 2 sons. |
| Parents | Pardeshi (Father) & Rupia Devi (mother) |
| Residence | Gorakhpur & New Delhi |
| Alma mater | Indian Armed Forces Institution |
| Profession | Defense Services, Agriculturist, Businessperson & Politician |
| Committees | Member of several committees |
Early life and education
Kishor was born in the village Rajdhani, Gorakhpur in the state of Uttar Pradesh, Dhobi family. After joining the Indian Armed Forces, he completed his graduation (B.A) from Indian Armed Forces Institution. Kishor served in the Indian Armed Forces before joining politics. Post his army service, he was worked as a businessperson and agriculturist.[1][2]
Political career
Kishor has been in active politics since early 2000s and joined Indian National Congress party. He is a first time M.P and is also a member of several committees. Kishor succeeded Rubab Sayda of Samajwadi Party from the Lok Sabha constituency.[1][2][3]
Posts held
| # | From | To | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 2009 | 2014 | Member, 15th Lok Sabha |
| 02 | 2009 | 2014 | Member, Executive Committee, Congress Parliamentary Party |
| 03 | 2009 | 2014 | Member, Committee on Defense |
| 04 | 2009 | 2014 | Member, Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes |
| 05 | 2009 | 2014 | Member, Permanent Special Invitee, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Railways |
| 06 | 2009 | 2014 | Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Rural Development |
| 07 | 2009 | 2014 | Member, Hindi Rajbhasha Samiti, Ministry of Power |
See also
References
- "Member Profile". Lok Sabha website. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
- "Detailed Profile". Indian Government official website. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
- "Earlier Lok Sabha". Lok Sabha website. Archived from the original on 16 January 2014. Retrieved 10 January 2014.